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I have been looking at paint options for my build. hear are some links I think are quite good.
http://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk
http://www.modelmates.co.uk
http://www.howesmodels.c...Product.php?ProdID=6785
If you have found others or have recommendations please share as i have yet to decide what paints I am buying.
Jase“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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If your into metalics and airbrushing try this site. http://www.snmstuff.co.uk/alclad-ii-lacquers/Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Railmatch and Phoenix are the most popular used by loco kit builders.
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The main problem is not the paint but the primer. Since the base metal is mainly brass and even alloy then an etch primer is essential if the top coat is not to simply fall off. Matt/satin finishes are now quite popular in auto motive circles so your local auto spray shop will be able to provide matt black or whatever you decide plus etch primer. However that assumes your spraying, airbrush etc. If your limited to brush finishing then probably enamel paints and the suggested suppliers will be fine. A word of warning is that enamels because they depend upon oxygen take some time, even weeks to harden.
Finally please read the safety data sheets whatever you decide since many paints are hazardous and ventilation could be essential. I realise it's only a smallish model but safety first.
Dennis
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Hi Dennis thanks for the information no doubt helpful to many. You are spot on with preparation being the key. I am still looking at my options as I will be doing a combination of airbrush and brush due to doing some weathering! “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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 Hi All Humbrol have just introduced a new range of weathering powders that are aimed at loco buffs [well that's what was quoted in the railway mag i got] there are 8 in all and they recomend a spray of matt varnish from about 2 feet away to seal the powder. Note you will still need to use a good undercoat and top coat like Railmatch's weathered black before these are used. here's the link http://www.humbrol.com/s...ers/weathering-powders/
Enjoy Regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice find “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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I use UPol etch primer available from halfords in an aerosol.One thincoat is all that is necessary so one can will probably do the whole model.As long as the items are fully degreased there won't be a problem.However on the soldered railings on my r/c boat build I did first blast with a badger abrasive gun to increase adhesion.This is mainly because the model will be subject to regular handling.
Kind Regards Nigel
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